Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
0.2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the third man for 1 run.
0
0.3
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Mendis goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
0.4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
4
0.5
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
0.6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 1 (9 runs)
Kusal Mendis 4 (4)
Pathum Nissanka 5 (2)
Sri Lanka 9/0
Fazalhaq Farooqi 1-0-9-0
1
1.1
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
1.2
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
1.3
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
1.4
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
2
1.5
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
1.6
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 2 (13 runs)
Kusal Mendis 16 (9)
Pathum Nissanka 6 (3)
Sri Lanka 22/0
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 1-0-13-0
Fazalhaq Farooqi 1-0-9-0
0
2.1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
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2.2
Pathum Nissanka c MU Rahman b A Omarzai 6 (5) Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c MU Rahman b A Omarzai, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards short fine leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Pathum Nissanka.
1
2.3
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, Kamil Mishara goes back to take inswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
2.4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
2.5
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai bowls a sharp delivery, and Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
2.6
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, good length, on the stumps, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
End of over 3 (2 runs)
Kamil Mishara 1 (3)
Kusal Mendis 17 (10)
Sri Lanka 24/1
Azmatullah Omarzai 1-0-2-1
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 1-0-13-0
1
3.1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an off cutter delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
0
3.2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
0
3.3
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kamil Mishara goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
3.4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, Kamil Mishara goes forward and plays off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.
1wd
3.5
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, Fazalhaq Farooqi strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
5wd
3.5
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Kusal Mendis's head, It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four. Umpire Calls it a wide. Misfielding has cost them runs
4
3.5
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
2
3.6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 4 (14 runs)
Kusal Mendis 24 (13)
Kamil Mishara 2 (6)
Sri Lanka 38/1
Fazalhaq Farooqi 2-0-23-0
Azmatullah Omarzai 1-0-2-1
0
4.1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kamil Mishara, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays drive to the short cover.
1
4.2
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
4
4.3
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, it to the deep fine leg, races away and finds the boundary.
1
4.4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
1
4.5
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kamil Mishara, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the leg stump, Kamil Mishara goes forward to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
4.6
Azmatullah Omarzai to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 5 (8 runs)
Kusal Mendis 30 (16)
Kamil Mishara 4 (9)
Sri Lanka 46/1
Azmatullah Omarzai 2-0-10-1
Fazalhaq Farooqi 2-0-23-0
1
5.1
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
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5.2
Kamil Mishara c I Zadran b M Nabi 4 (10) Mohammad Nabi to Kamil Mishara, no run, c I Zadran b M Nabi, Caught out !! , full length, on the off stump, Kamil Mishara hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting push towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ibrahim Zadran, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kamil Mishara.
0
5.3
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the square leg.
4
5.4
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and caresses sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
5.5
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
5.6
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 6 (7 runs)
Kusal Mendis 32 (18)
Kusal Perera 5 (3)
Sri Lanka 53/2
Mohammad Nabi 1-0-7-1
Azmatullah Omarzai 2-0-10-1
1
6.1
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, googly, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.
1
6.2
Rashid Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, googly, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
6.3
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
1
6.4
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
6.5
Rashid Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
6.6
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
End of over 7 (4 runs)
Kusal Mendis 34 (22)
Kusal Perera 7 (5)
Sri Lanka 57/2
Rashid Khan 1-0-4-0
Mohammad Nabi 1-0-7-1
1
7.1
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed chip shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
7.2
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, played it to the square leg.
0
7.3
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
7.4
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
7.5
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
7.6
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
End of over 8 (3 runs)
Kusal Perera 9 (8)
Kusal Mendis 35 (25)
Sri Lanka 60/2
Mohammad Nabi 2-0-10-1
Rashid Khan 1-0-4-0
2
8.1
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Perera, 2 runs, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
2
8.2
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Perera, 2 runs, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
1
8.3
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
8.4
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut to the point.
1
8.5
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
5wd
8.6
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Perera, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Kusal Perera's head, It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four. Umpire Calls it a wide. Misfielding has cost them runs
1lb
8.6
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Perera, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
End of over 9 (12 runs)
Kusal Perera 14 (12)
Kusal Mendis 36 (27)
Sri Lanka 72/2
Noor Ahmad 1-0-11-0
Mohammad Nabi 2-0-10-1
1
9.1
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Perera, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the point for 1 run.
1
9.2
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, arm ball, yorker, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short cover for 1 run.
1
9.3
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched carrom ball on the off stump, Kusal Perera goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
2
9.4
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman delivers arm ball at full length, Kusal Mendis goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Kusal Mendis to just 2 runs.
1
9.5
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
4
9.6
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 10 (10 runs)
Kusal Perera 20 (15)
Kusal Mendis 40 (30)
Sri Lanka 82/2
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 2-0-23-0
Noor Ahmad 1-0-11-0
1
10.1
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
10.2
Rashid Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Rashid Khan delivers legbreak at good length, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
10.3
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
10.4
Rashid Khan to Kusal Perera, 2 runs, An accurately pitched googly on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.
1
10.5
Rashid Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Rashid Khan delivers flicker ball at full length, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
10.6
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays push to the slip.
End of over 11 (6 runs)
Kusal Mendis 42 (33)
Kusal Perera 24 (18)
Sri Lanka 88/2
Rashid Khan 2-0-10-0
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 2-0-23-0
4
11.1
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward and caresses reverse sweep to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
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11.2
Kusal Perera c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b MU Rahman 28 (20) Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Perera, no run, c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b MU Rahman, Caught out !! carrom ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Kusal Perera as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards , only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a soft dismissal.
2
11.3
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Charith Asalanka, 2 runs, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an carrom ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
1
11.4
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the long on for 1 run.
1
11.5
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
11.6
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 12 (8 runs)
Charith Asalanka 3 (3)
Kusal Mendis 43 (34)
Sri Lanka 96/3
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 3-0-31-1
Rashid Khan 2-0-10-0
0
12.1
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and strives to hit sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
12.2
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Rashid Khan delivers flicker ball at good length, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
0
12.3
Rashid Khan to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays push to the point.
4
12.4
Rashid Khan to Charith Asalanka, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Charith Asalanka goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
12.5
Rashid Khan to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Rashid Khan delivers legbreak at good length, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
12.6
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 13 (7 runs)
Kusal Mendis 45 (37)
Charith Asalanka 8 (6)
Sri Lanka 103/3
Rashid Khan 3-0-17-0
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman 3-0-31-1
1
13.1
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
13.2
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi delivers off break ball at full length, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Charith Asalanka to just 1 run.
1
13.3
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
4
13.4
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Charith Asalanka goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
2
13.5
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, 2 runs, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 2 runs.
1
13.6
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 14 (10 runs)
Charith Asalanka 16 (10)
Kusal Mendis 47 (39)
Sri Lanka 113/3
Mohammad Nabi 3-0-20-1
Rashid Khan 3-0-17-0
1
14.1
Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep square leg for 1 run.
4
14.2
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump. Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
14.3
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
1
14.4
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
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14.5
Charith Asalanka c R Khan b N Ahmad 17 (12) Noor Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, no run, c R Khan b N Ahmad, Caught out !! googly, back of length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Rashid Khan, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Charith Asalanka.
1wd
14.6
Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! googly full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kamindu Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
2
14.6
Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, An accurately pitched legbreak on the leg stump, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 2 (1)
Kusal Mendis 52 (42)
Sri Lanka 122/4
Noor Ahmad 2-0-20-1
Mohammad Nabi 3-0-20-1
1
15.1
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back to take googly of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
2
15.2
Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed chip shot off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
15.3
Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run. Excellent fielding effort by the bowler.
1
15.4
Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
15.5
Rashid Khan to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and chunks it towards the long on for 1 run.
1
15.6
Rashid Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Rashid Khan delivers googly at good length, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Kamindu Mendis to just 1 run. Swift fielding by the bowler.
End of over 16 (6 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 6 (5)
Kusal Mendis 54 (44)
Sri Lanka 128/4
Rashid Khan 4-0-23-0
Noor Ahmad 2-0-20-1
1wd
16.1
Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! legbreak full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kamindu Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
6
16.1
Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!
2
16.2
Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
2wd
16.3
Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! legbreak, good length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Kamindu Mendis's head, It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, Umpire Calls it wide. Misfielding has cost them runs
0
16.3
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and strives to hit reverse sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
4
16.4
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
16.5
Noor Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards slip for 1 run.
1
16.6
Noor Ahmad to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook sloge sweep, edged!! and the ball sails towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 17 (17 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 15 (8)
Kusal Mendis 59 (47)
Sri Lanka 145/4
Noor Ahmad 3-0-37-1
Rashid Khan 4-0-23-0
1
17.1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and plays ramp shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.
4
17.2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.
1
17.3
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards mid off for 1 run.
6
17.4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! bouncer lands right on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
17.5
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to make a confident chip shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.
2
17.6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Fazalhaq Farooqi delivers slower ball at fulltoss, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
End of over 18 (15 runs)
Kusal Mendis 66 (50)
Kamindu Mendis 23 (11)
Sri Lanka 160/4
Fazalhaq Farooqi 3-0-38-0
Noor Ahmad 3-0-37-1
2
18.1
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman delivers off break ball at full length, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Kamindu Mendis to just 2 runs.
1
18.2
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
4
18.3
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
18.4
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
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